The suit, which was filed by nearly two dozen Audi and VW dealers, asserts that Scout’s plan to sell its vehicles in Florida is “unlawful” since it has yet to secure a license from the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The dealers are seeking a court injunction blocking Scout from selling directly to Florida residents.

The Scout, which gets its name from the legendary International Harvester Scout, differentiates itself from other electric runabouts that sell themselves as "tough," like Tesla's Cybertruck, by giving them an "old-school" feel,

A group of Florida Volkswagen and Audi dealerships filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer retail model.